US Bridges

T 168 over S Fk Pine River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 95887

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 168 over S Fk Pine River is a steel culvert carrying T 168 over S Fk Pine River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 168
CrossesS Fk Pine River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyCass County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.70863, -94.47224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1986)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 168 over S Fk Pine River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 168 over S Fk Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T 168 over S Fk Pine River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 168 over S Fk Pine River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns T 168 over S Fk Pine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.